Specification Technologist

Drnewitt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major UK retailers exposure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Drnewitt in London is seeking a Specifications Technologist to join its Technical team. You’ll manage accurate product specifications, packaging and labels, ensuring compliance with legal and customer standards.

Working with Technical and NPD teams, you’ll oversee retailer specification systems, data accuracy, and supplier risk assessments, with a focus on allergen controls and BRC standards. This full-time role offers £35k–£40k (DOE) and opportunities to work with major UK retailers within a

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or technical administration.
• Knowledge of retailer specification systems (Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s).
• Understanding of food labelling regulations and BRC standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Organised, proactive, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product, ingredient, and packaging specifications.
• Ensure data is accurate, legal, and customer-compliant.
• Manage retailer specification systems and technical databases.
• Support artwork and labelling approval processes.
• Conduct supplier and ingredient risk assessments.
• Support allergen, HACCP, and BRC compliance activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Data management

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Specifications Technologist

Location: London
Contract: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE)

About the Company

An established and forward-thinking UK food manufacturer is seeking a Specifications Technologist to join its growing Technical team. The business supplies high-quality chilled and food-to-go products to major supermarket retailers and is widely recognised for its innovation, commitment to quality, and passion for great food.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing accurate and compliant product specifications, packaging, and labels. Working closely with Technical and NPD teams, you’ll ensure all ingredients, raw materials, and finished products meet legal and customer standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product, ingredient, and packaging specifications
• Ensure all data is accurate, legal, and customer-compliant
• Manage retailer specification systems and technical databases
• Support artwork and labelling approval processes
• Conduct supplier and ingredient risk assessments
• Support allergen, HACCP, and BRC compliance activities

About You

• Experience in food manufacturing or technical administration
• Strong knowledge of retailer specification systems (e.g., Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s)
• Understanding of food labelling regulations and BRC standards
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and managing data
• Organised, proactive, and a team player

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £35,000–£40,000
• Opportunity to work with major UK retailers
• Supportive team and real scope for career growth